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The Monticello Jr. Billies traveled to Dumas, Thursday night.

After a hard fought game, The Billies were victorious with the final score of 14-8.

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The Drew Central 7th Grade Pirates remain undefeated with a 16 to 14 win over the England Lions.

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On August 28, 2014 Deputy Jeremy Chapman and Lt. Tim Nichols were dispatched to a residence on Jose Chapel Cutoff in reference to a residential burglary.

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The Drew County Sheriff’s Office and the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division have been investigating a sexual assault case. The suspect was on parole at the time of the assault on the child.

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In late August, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a residential burglary in the area of highway 35 S.

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Over the past couple of weeks, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating several deer camp break ins.

Property stolen range from ATV’s, hunting supplies, guns, televisions, deer head mounts, duck mounts and even window curtains.
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Peggy and Auddy Doss of Monticello are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Catherine Doss, to John Curtis Jackson, son of Jack and Faye Jackson of Star City.

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Ray Paschal is turning 50 today.

His wife, Misty, invites everyone to text, “Happy Birthday” to him at 723-5389.

Happy birthday, Ray.

Local fast paced salon is looking for a dependable, bright, hardworking licensed stylist that is ready to work.

For booth rent and more info please, text 870-820-0077.

Monticello Middle School is conducting a DRILL of lock-down and evacuation procedures, this morning.

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Last Friday at approximately 5:40 PM Sheriff Mark Gober was traveling down Highway 172 when he observed a white Chevrolet Dually pickup parked partially in the northbound lane with the rear of the vehicle in the grass and the front of the vehicle touching the center line of the highway. As Sheriff Gober approached the vehicle it began traveling northbound.

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The Monticello Sr Billies christened the new turf on Hyatt Field with the game opening kickoff return of 31 yards by sophomore wide receiver Watkins.

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Head of the Class Childcare and Learning Center, located on South Boyd Street, has just poured the foundation for their future multi-purpose building.

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Billy and Anita Booker, from Brown Calhoun Restaurant & Deli, have opened a new restaurant on Highway 425 N.

AJ’s Café, The former Lena’s location, is now open with breakfast (Monday – Saturday) and plate lunches (Monday – Friday).

Amber’s Mad Southern Style recently moved from their former highway 425 location, to the city’s main intersection at 425 and 278, and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce.

Amber’s new location vibes more room for their wide variety of trending womenswear, as well as their new line of men’s clothing.

MLive has always taken pleasure in featuring articles about growing and expanding businesses in our area.

Today, we will be featuring several stories on local businesses that are moving, building, expanding, or making some other type investment in their business future.

After what seems like decades at their Hyatt Street location, Southern LP Gas is moving.

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The new Family Dollar store is nearing its completion, as it’s parking lot was poured early last week.

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Groundwork is continuing at the new Sonic drive-in location on HWY 425 North, next to Walgreens.

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The new owners of the Koala Bear Trailerpark, which had fallen into disrepair over recent years, recently cleared the trailer park, improving the appearance of the neighborhood.

LA Nails & Spa opened in August at the intersection of HWY 425 and 278.

LA Nails & Spa offers a full staff, with modern equipment, budding a wide range of manicure/pedicure services.

Lumber company seeking to fill openings for skilled shift maintenance/millwright.

Offering full benefit package including: insurance , 401k, and incentive bonus plan. Rate of pay is commensurate with experience.

Apply at Price Lumber Company 211 Old Troy Road Monticello, AR

A grease fire, inside an apartment complex, was the scene of a Monticello Fire Department response, Thursday night around 9:30.

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The specifics of the manslaughter and second-degree attempted murder charges are…..

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The jury returned at 2:30 with verdicts of “Guilty of 1st Degree Murder & Abuse of a Corpse”.

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The defense’s closing began at 1pm, with Gary Potts repeating that this case is about an accidental death, not a murder.

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At 11 am, Judge Sam Pope explained the definitions of 1st and 2nd degree murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide, and abuse of a corpse, before the state presented their closing argument.

The state pointed to the inconsistencies of Williams’ interviews, as well as questions about his history of seizures and 7-8 “recent injuries.”

Court took lunch recess at 12:00, and the defense will offer their closing when court resumes.

The defense called 2 witnesses and rested in the first degree murder trial of Freddie Williams, in the death of Tangela Walton in 2013.

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